J Ernest Jackson Foundation 47-0052-01-0 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1979, with $5,694 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2025)
$5,694
▼ 42.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$11K
Net assets
$114K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for J Ernest Jackson Foundation 47-0052-01-0— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For J Ernest Jackson Foundation 47-0052-01-0: 125 mo reserves · -93% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for J Ernest Jackson Foundation 47-0052-01-0— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For J Ernest Jackson Foundation 47-0052-01-0: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $4,539 (FY2016) to $5,694 (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-93.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$114K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$114K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,694▼42.5% | $11,005▼0.6% | $114,215▼4.5% | $114,215▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $9,898▲23.1% | $11,077▲6.7% | $119,634▼1.0% | $119,634▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $8,042▲118% | $10,385▲6.2% | $120,813▼1.9% | $120,813▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,693▼72.2% | $9,783▼12.3% | $123,159▼4.7% | $123,159▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $13,279▲102% | $11,155▲174% | $129,258▲1.7% | $129,258▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,577▲31.9% | $4,069▼59.8% | $127,130▲2.0% | $127,130▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,987▼2.2% | $10,128▼2.1% | $124,624▼4.0% | $124,624▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $5,099▼56.3% | $10,349▼23.0% | $129,778▼3.9% | $129,778▼3.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $11,681▲157% | $13,436▲251% | $134,985▼1.5% | $134,985▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $4,539 | $3,830▼60.1% | $136,999▲2.6% | $136,999▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $9,600▲1.7% | $133,565▲9.7% | $133,565▲9.7% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $9,444 | $121,760 | $121,760 | 990PF |
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Data for J Ernest Jackson Foundation 47-0052-01-0 (EIN 63-6104308) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.